Landsec invests in the future of retail as it announces plans for major retail destinations Jun 23, 2023 Landsec will today announce plans to invest significantly in its prime retail destinations to further enhance their positive growth outlook. The investment will be led by a £45m transformation plan for Gunwharf Quays, which will see the Portsmouth-based shopping outlet cement its position as the UK’s leading lifestyle waterfront destination. The targeted investment plan, which […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Coltham & Delancey create joint venture logistics platform Jun 23, 2023 Coltham, a developer and asset manager, has formed a partnership with Delancey, led by Jamie Ritblat, to introduce a new logistics platform in the UK called Greenlight. This collaborative effort aims to create sustainable mid-box logistics projects in close proximity to major urban areas and transportation routes throughout the country. The objective is to address […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Work begins on next major phase of Manchester Airport’s £1.3bn Transformation Programme Jun 23, 2023 Manchester Airport has started work on the next major phase of its £1.3bn Transformation Programme. Together with lead contractor, Mace, the airport has started work on the construction of a new pier, which will connect to Terminal 2. The pier is the most significant new structure being built in the second and final phase of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackfinch Property completes £9.7m student development loan Jun 23, 2023 Financing will be used to develop state-of-the-art student accommodation in Aberdeen, Scotland Blackfinch Property, a rapidly growing agile lender to the residential and commercial real estate sectors, has completed a £9.7m development loan facility, with a loan duration of 18 months, which will be used to convert a former hotel into premium student accommodation. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Major Sunderland film studio plans revealed Jun 21, 2023 Sunderland-born founder of global production company unveils plans for film studios, creating one of Europe’s largest facilities, bringing 8,450 jobs FulwellCain Studios, a joint venture between global entertainment company Fulwell 73 and Cain International, has today announced plans for Crown Works Studios in Sunderland, which will be one of the largest filmmaking complexes in Europe, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Developer gets funding from Shawbrook Jun 21, 2023 Woodgate Developments Ltd have completed phase one of their property development scheme in Gosberton after securing a total £9m of funding from Shawbrook. The scheme will see a total of forty-six houses built, with over 20% being designated for affordable housing schemes. The loan was agreed at 65% loan to GDV and 85% loan to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Network Rail launches masterplanning at Bow Goods Yard Jun 21, 2023 Network Rail is launching its masterplanning process at Bow Goods Yard, East London, which will see the regeneration of over 30 acres of brownfield land. The strategically important site is the final parcel of land to be unlocked as part of London’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic legacy. It was initially used as the main construction […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development partner recommended for £2.2bn Ladywood Estate scheme Jun 21, 2023 Birmingham City Council has recommended St Joseph Homes Ltd to be its development partner for the £2.2bn regeneration of the 60 hectares Ladywood Estate. Birmingham City Council has recommended St Joseph Homes Ltd (part of The Berkeley Group Plc and one of the country’s leading housing, and mixed-use developers) to be its development partner for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Schroders Capital and Corran welcome approval for former Scottish Widows HQ redevelopment Jun 21, 2023 The City of Edinburgh Council has approved (‘minded to grant’) a planning application for the redevelopment of the former Scottish Widows Headquarters submitted by Schroders Capital’s real estate division and Corran Properties. The plans secure a major step forward for the long-term, sustainable future of the building on Dalkeith Road. The Council’s Development Management Sub […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Multi-£million funding approved to build police station Jun 21, 2023 Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable have confirmed that a new police station in Exmouth will be equipped with a police enquiry office as they approved £5m of funding for the project. Commissioner Alison Hernandez, whose programme of reopening ‘front desks’ across the force area will see 12 reopen before April […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
